Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, Sep 11: Legendary playback singer Ilaiyaraaja on Wednesday offered a diamond-studded crown (kirita) and gold ornaments to Goddess Mookambika at Kollur.

Earlier, he had presented a diamond-studded hasta to the Goddess. This time, the offerings included a diamond crown and gold ornaments for Mookambika, and a diamond-studded silver crown along with a silver sword for Lord Veerabhadra.

The crown and ornaments were brought in a poorna-kumbha procession from the Olaga Mantapa to the temple via Ratha Beedi, accompanied by panchavadyas. After the temple priests performed the rituals, the offerings were placed before the deities. The temple administration felicitated Ilaiyaraaja on the occasion.

Speaking on the event, Ilaiyaraaja said, “I own nothing. Everything is by the grace and blessings of the Divine Mother Mookambika.”

Ilaiyaraaja’s son Karthik Ilaiyaraaja, grandson Yathish Ilaiyaraaja, and other family members were also present during the ceremony.